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Tech Xplore / Brain-inspired AI is capable of flexible planning and problem-solving while using far less energy

The capabilities of large AI systems are constantly improving, but they consume a great deal of energy during training and operation. The human brain, by contrast, is extremely energy-efficient: It requires only around 20 ...

Jul 28, 2026
Phys.org / Physicists capture first direct evidence of a Floquet topological state

A new study published in Nature Physics reports the first direct experimental evidence of a Floquet topological state, a novel light-induced phase of matter that, until now, has existed only on paper and in simulations. Topological ...

Jul 27, 2026
Phys.org / Single molecule becomes quantum sensor for imaging proteins at nanoscale

A new quantum sensing technique could enable measurements of single protein structures and other important molecules, with potential applications in drug discovery and structural biology. A research team from the Institute ...

Jul 28, 2026
Medical Xpress / Building immunity: Tissue-resident immune cells defend human lungs from viral, bacterial, and fungal infections

New research led by scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) and the University of Liverpool (UOL) provides the first comprehensive look at how a hidden immune cell army defends the vast, vulnerable tissue of ...

Jul 28, 2026
Phys.org / Scientists uncover two new ways doxycycline disables bacterial ribosomes

Scientists have discovered two new mechanisms for how a well-established antibiotic works, paving the way for the potential development of new antibiotic treatments.

Jul 28, 2026
Phys.org / New research shows how 'hot electrons' can reshape metals in billionths of a second

Researchers at The University of Manchester have revealed how intense electronic excitation can trigger rapid structural changes in metals—without heating the atomic lattice—offering new insight into ultrafast materials behavior.

Jul 28, 2026
Phys.org / Psychologist develops puzzle that can tell you how fast you think

A puzzle that can tell players how fast they think on their feet has been developed by a University of Leeds researcher.

Jul 28, 2026
Medical Xpress / Scientists decipher how T cells sense enemies—such as cancer—at point of contact

Every encounter between a T cell and a potential target—especially when that target is a developing tumor—begins with a rapid series of molecular decisions. Within seconds, the immune cell must determine whether to launch ...

Jul 27, 2026
Phys.org / Juvenile great white sharks fled their nursery during tropical storm Hilary, research reveals

In August 2023, communities across Southern California braced for Tropical Storm Hilary—the first tropical storm to directly impact the region this century. Although the storm weakened from a Category 4 hurricane before making ...

Jul 28, 2026
Phys.org / A way to read quantum bits faster and with less hardware

Quantum computers process information in a fundamentally different way from conventional computers, using quantum bits, or qubits, that can exist in multiple states at once. This could allow them to tackle problems beyond ...

Jul 28, 2026
Tech Xplore / Waste-based geopolymer mortar offers greener, fire‑resistant alternative to conventional concrete

Concrete ranks second among the most widely used materials on the planet and is regarded as highly versatile for climate-resistant infrastructure. However, the main ingredient of concrete is Portland cement, which is made ...

Jul 28, 2026
Tech Xplore / Insect-inspired electronic nose: Turning semiconductor chips into olfactory sensors

Bioengineers at the University of California San Diego integrated the olfactory receptor of an insect called a jumping bristletail into semiconductor chips made of graphene, creating an electronic nose capable of sniffing ...

Jul 28, 2026